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Public Defenders Pull Out of Talks after Mayor Reportedly Ignores Concerns over Jail Contract
On Friday, Department of Public Defense Director Anita Khandelwal sent a letter to Mayor Bruce Harrell’s office announcing her withdrawal from the ongoing, behind-the-scenes stakeholdering process surrounding a possible contract between the City of Seattle and the regional South Correctional Entity, a jail also known as SCORE, which is located all the way down in Des Moines, WA. h said the mayor’s office did not sufficiently address concerns she raised, so it did not feel like anything she said in those meetings would influence the decision-making process.
911 | Union gay bar bias assault investigated, Capitol Hill Safeway paper towel blaze, East Precinct cops make easy warrant collar
See something others should know about? Email CHS or call/txt/Signal (206) 399-5959. You can view recent CHS 911 coverage here. Hear sirens and wondering what’s going on? Check out Twitter reports from @jseattle or join and check in with neighbors in the CHS Facebook Group. Gay bar hate investigation:...
University Of Washington School Of Drama Welcomes Chi-wang Yang As Assistant Professor Of Acting
The University of Washington School of Drama has announced the appointment of Chi-wang Yang as Assistant Professor of Acting, starting in Autumn 2024. Chi-wang Yang brings a wealth of experience as a theater director, interdisciplinary artist, and educator. Known for his dynamic and collaborative approach across plays, operas, concerts, and installations, Yang is dedicated to pushing boundaries of identity and theatrical expression, exploring intersections of body, emotion, and technology.
ECU pitcher Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman goes in 16th round to Seattle Mariners
A fifth East Carolina player has been selected in the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, as All-American reliever Wyatt Lunsford-Shenkman has been drafted in the 16 round with the 483rd overall pick by the Seattle Mariners. Shenkman follows four of his teammates, with Trey Yesavage going in the first round...
Alex Rodriguez Says He Wants to Come Back and Celebrate with Seattle Mariners Fans
Alex Rodriguez, who has essentially been exiled from Seattle since leaving after the 2000 season, said in a radio interview on Tuesday that he would like one day to come back to Seattle and thank Mariners fans. The question is, will he ever be invited?
Canlis gets bright pink makeover for Barbie-themed event
Seattle restaurant Canlis has gone full-on Barbie pink for the summer.State of play: The fine dining destination has been repainted leading up to a Barbie-themed event at the restaurant Aug. 9-10, per Eater Seattle.The two-day event, "Kenlis: A Dance Party at the Canlis Dream House," will benefit the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center and the Susan G. Komen organization, the restaurant said on Instagram.Zoom in: If you look closely, only the parts of the restaurant visible from Aurora Avenue North are painted the rosy shade.The rear part facing Lake Union is the same dark color as always. What's next: The restaurant said it plans to go back to its original, more somber colors after next month's party. Party in the front, business in the back. Photo: Melissa Santos/Axios
West Seattle's Luna Park Cafe seeks new owner after 35 years of service
SEATTLE - In a significant moment for West Seattle’s dining scene, one of the area’s longest-running restaurants, Luna Park Cafe, is officially on the market. Owner John Bennett, who has been at the helm of this beloved establishment for 35 years, announced his decision to sell the restaurant, expressing a desire to find a new owner who will continue its legacy.
Hit Comedy TITANISH Returns To Green Lake Theater Next Month
Crashing into the shores of Green Lake this summer, the returning favorite Titanish is back for one more voyage at Seattle Public Theater from August 22, 2023 to September 22, 2024. Penned by Jeff Schell and Ryan Dobosh with music and direction by Mark Siano, this musical from The Habit...
Eastside office leasing on a roll
In the first half of 2024, office tenants have signed for at least 4.2 million square feet in greater Seattle, led by 2 million square feet in Bellevue and other Eastside cities. CoStar data reveals that this is the strongest office leasing in the first half of any year since 2019.
Federal fugitive arrested in Seattle, passed out in car
SEATTLE - Police arrested a federal fugitive in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood last week. Officers were called July 7 around 7:27 a.m. to reports of a man passed out in his car near 12th Ave and E Pine St. Several officers arrived and located the man, who was asleep...
Seattle has the smallest apartments in the U.S.
Move over tiny houses; Seattle ranks number one as the city with the tiniest apartments in the U.S. According to a new report by apartment listing service RentCafe, the Emerald City leads the trend in diminishing apartment space, with an average size of 661 square feet. Portland is close behind, with new apartments measuring 685 square feet.
One-Third of the City Council May Not Be Able to Vote on Renters’ Rights
Seattle City Council President Sara Nelson seems poised to wield the new conservative majority to claw back tenant protections, but she might not have as strong of an army as it seems. Council Members Maritza Rivera, Tanya Woo, and Joy Hollingsworth potentially carry conflicts of interests when it comes to voting on policies that shrink or boost landlord profits.
Raul Garcia begins six-day journey to Seattle
ELLENSBURG-Every journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, and US Senate candidate Dr. Raul Garcia's journey began on Tuesday morning in the Yakima canyon. "Today we walk so every step counts, and honors every senseless death here in the state of Washington," Garcia said. Garcia is walking...
REMINDER: Seattle Southside Chamber’s Southside Leadership Conference is this Friday, July 19
EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. REMINDER: The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce’s Southside Leadership Conference will be held at Highline College this Friday, July 19, 2024, with eight workshops featuring incredible leaders in our community.
Native Bidaské with Derrick Belgarde and Dean Dauphinais on Native Homelessness
Join Native News Online Editor Levi Rickert, along with Senior Staff Reporter Jenna Kunze, for this week’s Native Bidaské as they interview Derrick Belgarde (Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians/ Chippewa-Cree), the director of housing and human service nonprofit in Seattle, Chief Seattle Club, and veterans advocate Dean Dauphinais (Spirit Lake).
Christian Little Selected in the 11th Round by the Seattle Mariners
BATON ROUGE, La. – LSU senior pitcher Christian Little was selected Tuesday in the 11th round of the MLB Draft (333rd pick overall) by the Seattle Mariners. The draft is concluding Tuesday with Rounds 11-20 taking place in Fort Worth, Texas, and it may be viewed on MLB.com. Little,...
Seattle cult legends Fastbacks announce first album in 25 years, share "Come On"
Seattle cult punk/power-pop legends the Fastbacks have announced their first album in 25 years. It’s titled For WHAT Reason! and will be out August 28 via No Threes. If you’re unfamiliar, Kurt Bloch, Kim Warnick, and Lulu Gargiulo formed Fastbacks while in high school in 1979 and they’ve been constants in the 45 years since. Kurt Cobain was a fan, they put out records on Sub Pop in the ’90s, and their list of former drummers includes a pre-Guns N’ Roses Duff McKagan, Dan Peters of Mudhoney, John Moen of The Jicks and The Decemberists, and Tad Hutchison of the Young Fresh Fellows. Mike Musburger has been their most constant drummer through their history and is with them on this new album.
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